A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4696151 Details
Epoch: 217 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 8640943 epoch_slot_no: 260143 block_no: 4695974 slot_leader_id: 4556072 size: 4150 time: 2020-09-15 22:00:34 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499549e6c962e141cc01bb582d9478f1b1e851e2feb0123ee3c99ab43aea8c41Block Operator
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